Fresh and Flavorful Corn Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining crisp corn, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs with a zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect as a side or light meal, this recipe uses halal-friendly ingredients with a tangy apple cider vinegar twist for dietary compliance.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, husked and cleaned
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn ears and boil for 3-4 minutes until tender. Transfer to ice water to cool, then cut kernels from cobs into a large bowl.
- Dice English cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop red onion. Add to the bowl with corn. Toss with chopped herbs.
- Whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add feta cheese and mix briefly before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
Apple cider vinegar replaces red wine vinegar for strict dietary compliance. Serve chilled for optimal texture. Store unused portions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.